Papers. 1838-1884.

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Papers. 1838-1884.

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10 letters from John Gould in London to Edward Pierson Ramsay in Australia, 1865-1869. The letters concern Gould's publications, shipment of specimens collected on Ramsay's scientific expeditions, and discussion of those specimens. Also receipts and legal papers issued to Ramsay concerning his actions in Australia on Gould's behalf.

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Gould, John, 1804-1881

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